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noun • a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale adverb • (musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes) | ||||||||
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noun • Either a continuous sliding from one pitch to another ("true" glissando), or an incidental scale played while moving from one melodic note to another ("effective" glissando). • A method of playing an electric guitar in which a metal bar is held at right angles across the strings and rapidly moved up and down, creating a smooth, lush sound. | ||||||||
Effect Produced By Playing A Series Of Notes Very Rapidly Crossword Clue
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GLISSANDO which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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Updated: October 13, 2023
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